US Bridges

FM 2098 over Draw

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 1.30 MI NW of US 83 · Structure no. 212140194201004

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2098 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2098 over Draw in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2098
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI NW of US 83
RouteState Highway 2098
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.54399, -99.1053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2024)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2098 over Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2098 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2098 over Draw carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2098 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2098 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.